Started this as a comment in Rainbow Writer's blog... http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Curbside_Chat/ answering her question about a quick-track to losing 50 lbs. If any of my experience is helpful, here it is. It isn't about dieting, it's about re-learning how to eat. Lentil is low fat and high quality protein with minimal carbs... My current favorite is a chicken with wild and red rice--carbs but good ones, and the truth is, we need those even when losing weight. Gumbo is good--my mom... Sign in to see full entry.